Candler County, GA Public Records

Superior Court
PO Box 830
Metter, GA 30439 https://www.gsccca.org/clerks/clerk-r
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM EST
P: 912-685-5257
F: 912-685-2946
Couriers: 35 SW Broad St, Suite C
Metter, GA 30439
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil, Domestic Relations, Family, Superior, State, & Juvenile Courts
Restricted Records: No juvenile, adoption, mental health, expunged or sealed records released
State Court
PO Box 830
Metter, GA 30439 https://www.gsccca.org/clerks/clerk-r
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM EST
P: 912-685-5257
F: 912-685-2946
Couriers: 35 SW Broad St
Metter, GA 30439
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil, Evictions, Traffic
Restricted Records: No juvenile, adoption, mental health, expunged or sealed records released
Magistrate Court
PO Box 826
Metter, GA 30439 https://metter-candlercounty.com/bett
Hours: 8:30AM-N, 1PM-5PM EST
P: 912-685-2888
F: 912-685-6806
Couriers: 1075 E Hiawatha St, Ste A
Metter, GA 30439
Jurisdiction: Civil Actions under $15,000, Small Claims, Evictions, Ordinances
Court also has jurisdiction for bad checks, arrest warrants, preliminary hearings, and county ordinance violations.
Probate Court
35 SW Broad St, Ste B
Metter, GA 30439 http://www.candlerprobate.org/
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM EST
P: 912-685-2357
F: 912-685-5130
Jurisdiction: Probate, Estates, Marriage Licenses

Candler County, GA Vital Records

Contact the Candler County Office of the County Superior Court Clerk if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Candler County
County Superior Court Clerk
35 SW Broad St
Metter, GA 30439 http://www.gaclerks.org/Clerks/FindMy
8:30AM-5PM EST
Phone: 912-685-5257
Fax: 912-685-2946
Recorded Documents

Candler County Vital Certificates

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Candler County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 246.88 sq mi
Population (2009): 10,680
  • Females: 50.1%
  • White: 74.2%
  • Black/African American: 24.1%
  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 14.2%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 61%
Population Change (2000-2009): 1,103
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 6.1%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 9.5%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 23.7%
High School Graduates (2000): 56.9%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 10.2%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.72
Housing Units (2000): 3,893
Homeownership Rate (2000): 73.1%
Migration Flow to Candler County, GA from (2007-2008):

Candler County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $122,982
  • Construction: $11,566
  • Retail Trade: $11,329
  • Professional and Technical Services: $2,656
  • Healthcare: $14,488
  • Banking: $4,504
  • Retail Trade: $11,329
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $0
  • Manufacturing: $9,952
  • Farms: $2,919
  • Government: $27,713
Employed (2000): 3,630
Unemployed (2000): 280
Unemployment Rate (2009): 8.9%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $21,673
Local Government Employment (2007): 659
Local Government Revenue (2007): $37,774 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $19,969 (thou. dol.)

Candler County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 189
  • Per 1,000 population: 18.1
Deaths (2007): 128
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.3
Infant Deaths (2007): 2
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.6

Candler County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 1
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 0
  • Robbery: 1
  • Aggravated Assault: 0
Property Crimes (2008): 96
  • Burglary: 42
  • Larceny-Theft: 54
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 0

Candler County Genealogy Records